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“It is time to embrace mental health and substance use/abuse as illnesses. Addiction is a disease.” quote by Steven Kassels
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““It is time to embrace mental health and substance use/abuse as illnesses. Addiction is a disease.””

Steven Kassels

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Recognizing addiction as a disease promotes compassionate treatment and societal support.

In simple terms: Addiction is a disease needing care.

Key Takeaway

Treat addiction with empathy and science.

Themes

health addiction compassion stigma public policy

Mood

empathetic advocacy

Type

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When to use this quote

  • healthcare
  • policy making
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

medicine psychology social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can society reduce addiction stigma?
  • What role does personal responsibility play?
A Different Perspective

Stigma may hinder treatment seeking.

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